Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Victims of military sexual trauma—you see them, too
Sexual assault while serving in the military is not uncommon, and the effects linger long after veterans are home—and seeing civilian physicians...
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Applied Evidence
Chronic headache: Stop the pain before it starts
Familiarity with the risks associated with medication overuse and the importance of headache prophylaxis is key to easing your patient’s pain.
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Applied Evidence
When is a conservative approach best for proximal biceps tendon rupture?
This case demonstrates that when a patient’s occupation and lifestyle do not require a high degree of supination and upper arm strength,...
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Applied Evidence
Allergic rhinitis: What’s best for your patient?
The algorithm and recommendations provided here can help you take an evidence-based approach to your patient’s allergic rhinitis.
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Should preparticipation physicals for school-aged athletes include routine EKGs?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: PROBABLY NOT. Although some European and international experts recommend that all athletes undergo preparticipation...
Commentary
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Commentary
Catching up with the evidence
Medical Verdicts
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Blistering rash in an older man
The patient kept hoping that the rash would go away on its own, but as time went by the rash spread and the pain became intolerable.
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Photo Rounds
Abscess on buttocks
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Photo Rounds
Marks on forearms
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Photo Rounds
Mole on back
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Photo Rounds
Acral papular rash
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Photo Rounds
Facial changes
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Vaccine update: The latest from ACIP
ACIP has combined 2 vaccine schedules into a single schedule for infants, children, and adolescents. It also recommends the Tdap vaccine for those...
PURLs
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PURLs
A spoonful of honey helps a coughing child sleep
Finally, we have a safe and effective alternative to OTC cough and cold remedies for young children with upper respiratory infections.
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PURLs
Prescribing an antibiotic? Pair it with probiotics
When you prescribe antibiotics, tell patients that taking probiotics for the entire course of treatment will help prevent diarrhea.
Supplements
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Medical Education Library
Chronic Pain Perspectives - March 2013
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Medical Education Library
Steering patients to relief from chronic low back pain: Opioids’ role
When and how to initiate opioids is challenging—to say the least—given their potential for abuse and worrisome adverse effects. Here’s how to...